The Atom 4 is home to the K20C 2.0-litre turbocharged engine from the FK8 Honda Civic Type R.

With a new exhaust system and 75% increase in power over the previous Atom, the statistics are just impossible “to brain”. 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds (similar with the GT2 RS), 0 to 160 km/h in 6.8 seconds and top speed if you dare try, is marked at 260 km/h.

Power goes to the rear wheels of the 600 kg Atom 4 through a 6-speed gearbox with limited-slip differential. The powertrain rests on an all-new chassis that has achieved a 15% increase in stiffness.

Each car will be built by one technician and per order basis for each individual customer. The fourth-generation Atom is completely new with Ariel claiming that only three parts were carried over from the previous Atom.

“The Atom 4 is the biggest change to the car since we originally released it in 1999. It’s an all-new car with only the clutch, brake pedals and the fuel cap carried over from the previous Atom”, said Director of Ariel, Simon Saunders.

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